Relating to the allocation of certain constitutional transfers of money to the economic stabilization fund, the…
Year: 2023
HB 2206 Introduced
Relating to a prohibition of certain social media platforms developed or provided by certain foreign entities.
HB 2205 Introduced
Relating to the designation of a portion of United States Highway 59 in Harris County as…
HB 2204 Introduced
Relating to the eligibility of school bus drivers and cafeteria workers for unemployment compensation benefits.
HB 2203 Introduced
Relating to the management, operation, and contract authority of open-enrollment charter schools.
HB 2202 Introduced
Relating to the financial audit of certain open-enrollment charter schools by the state auditor.
HB 2199 Introduced
Relating to imposing an additional fee for the registration of an electric vehicle.
HB 2197 Introduced
Relating to assistance for tuition and fees at postsecondary educational institutions for certain members of the…
HB 2195 Introduced
Relating to wrong, fictitious, altered, or obscured license plates; increasing a criminal penalty.
Black farmers call for justice from the USDA
This story is part of a multipart series examining the disparate impacts on Black farmers …
Haley faces ‘high-wire act’ in 2024 bid against Trump
CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) — Few have navigated the turbulent politics of the Trump era like Nikki…
Eagle’s Nest
An American bald eagle occupies a nest near Kennedy Parkway North at NASA's Kennedy Space Center…
‘Gentle Giant’ Cat Has Gotten So Big He Now Measures Over 4-Feet and Gets Mistaken for Dog
A giant cat has gotten so big it is now 4.27 feet long, the average height…
Today is the 30th Anniversary of ‘Groundhog Day’ –The Bill Murray Movie we Should All Play on a Loop (Trailer)
Today marks the 30th anniversary of the movie Groundhog Day. Starring Bill Murrary as a cynical…
Family confirms Georgetown ISD student death caused by fentanyl
GEORGETOWN, Texas (KXAN) — The family of a Georgetown ISD student who died earlier this year…
1 person involved in small plane crash at Lakeway golf course
LAKEWAY, Texas (KXAN) — Austin-Travis County EMS said it responded to a small plane crash Sunday…
Austin church to hold interfaith prayer vigil for victims of earthquake in Turkey and Syria
AUSTIN (KXAN) — A north Austin church is hosting an interfaith prayer vigil Monday night for…
Police: Person shot overnight in east Austin drive-by
AUSTIN (KXAN) — The Austin Police Department said it was investigating after a person was injured…
City of Kyle seeks feedback from residents on 2030 Comprehensive Plan
KYLE, Texas (KXAN) – As a part of the second phase of updating Kyle’s 2030 Comprehensive…
Why Wire One Austin is still pushing for an urban gondola line
AUSTIN (KXAN) — As the City of Austin’s multi-billion-dollar transit overhaul Project Connect celebrates the completion…
Austin ISD to provide update on teacher, staff affordable housing, invites community to join
AUSTIN (KXAN) — The Austin Independent School District will hold a virtual community meeting Monday to…
Austin job campaign aims to fill city vacancies
AUSTIN (KXAN) — The number of job vacancies within Austin city departments remains in the thousands,…
Aches and pains: What’s the difference and when should a doctor decide?
KERA’s Sam Baker gets some answers in today’s Vital Signs from Dr. Salman Bhai, a neurologist…
Dude! Dairy Queen is just different in Texas.
You can only get a Steak Finger Country Basket or a Hungr-Buster at a Texas Dairy…
Do You Know These Texas Band’s Old Names Before They Were Big? I Bet You Don’t.
Not every band or act stick with their original name. Here are some Texas artists who…
Austin City Manager responds as City Council moves to oust him
AUSTIN (KXAN) — Austin city manager Spencer Cronk released a statement Saturday in response to media…
What you need to know about the revamped Texas Medal of Arts
The Texas Medal of Arts returns to Austin on Feb. 22 in snappy, classy ceremony that…
Kirby firefighter’s severe hearing loss doesn’t stop her from saving lives
KIRBY, TEXAS – Being a firefighter and EMT is a tough job that calls for perfect…
La Villita museum tells history of trailblazing African Americans that shaped San Antonio
SAN ANTONIO – Editor’s Note: This story was first published in 2021. For the San Antonio…
Residents not hurt after fire causes extensive damage to far West Bexar County home
BEXAR COUNTY, Texas – A fire has forced two people to evacuate their home in far…
Man shot during backyard cookout on city’s West Side, San Antonio police say
SAN ANTONIO – A Super Bowl party on the city’s West Side ended with one person…
SAPD: Victim uncooperative after being found shot in shoulder
SAN ANTONIO – San Antonio police are trying to figure out how and why a woman…
North Texas Turkish community center holding on to hope as earthquake death toll climbs
Ejder Kilic from the Raindrop of Dallas Community Center showed WFAA video of his village. RICHARDSON,…
Cedar Park SWAT standoff ends after nearly 13 hours, man taken into custody
CEDAR PARK, Texas (KXAN) — In a press conference just after 5 p.m. Sunday, Cedar Park…
Kansas City is super again: Chiefs beat Philadelphia Eagles 38-35 in 2023 Super Bowl
Chiefs quarterback and NFL MVP Patrick Mahomes led the Chiefs to their third Super Bowl victory…
Over Lake Huron, the U.S. downs a 3rd unidentified object in 3 days
A unidentified object has been shot down by U.S. forces over Michigan’s Lake Huron, according to…
TYLA Director Spotlight: Michael Hanson
Editor’s Note: In this blog series, we are getting to know the members of the Texas…
Texas state police won’t punish more officers over Uvalde
Texas state police say no more of its officers will face discipline over the response to…
Strong reactions to Gov. Abbott’s memo on diversity
His office says hiring should be based on merit. AUSTIN, Texas — More than 50% of…
Sen. Zaffirini addresses fellow state senator’s arrest for DUI
Texas State Sen. Judith Zaffirini (D, D-21) of Laredo addressed the DUI arrest this week… This…
Old Dominion takes down Texas State 70-68
Imo Essien went the length of the floor to score the winning layup as time ran…
Old Dominion takes down Texas State 70-68
Imo Essien went the length of the floor to score the winning layup as time ran…
Special meeting of Bonham ISD Board of Trustees Feb. 15
A Special Meeting of the Board of Trustees of Bonham ISD will be held February 15,…
Driver arrested after crash through fence at Texas Capitol
Authorities say a driver has been arrested after an SUV crashed through a fence at the…
Texas A&M Named Top Fulbright Scholar-Producing Institution Nationally, No. 1 In State
The Fulbright U.S. Scholar Program is the federal government’s flagship international educational exchange program. Texas A&M…
Attorney General Ken Paxton agrees to apologize & pay $3.3 million to whistleblowers in settlement
Attorney General Ken Paxton and four of his former top deputies who said he improperly fired…
Driver arrested after crash through fence at Texas Capitol
Authorities say a Texas woman has been arrested after an SUV crashed through an iron fence…
SAFD: Fryer fire damages Sonic restaurant after automatic extinguishing system fails
SAN ANTONIO – A fryer fire at a Sonic restaurant on the West Side caused significant…
Small plane loses power, crashes onto golf course in Lakeway, officials say
LAKEWAY, Texas – A small plane reportedly lost power before it crashed onto a golf course…
Cowboys, cowgirls show off ‘horse cutting’ routine at San Antonio Stock Show & Rodeo
SAN ANTONIO – Several events are happening Sunday at the San Antonio Stock Show and Rodeo,…
Former MLB player from San Antonio credits career to late Hank Aaron
SAN ANTONIO – A former Major League Baseball player from San Antonio says when he met…
New Mexico senator Bill Soules wants to make roasted chile the official state aroma
SCOTT SIMON, HOST: Every state in the United States has its own flag, flower, animal and…
New Mexico senator Bill Soules wants to make roasted chile the official state aroma
SCOTT SIMON, HOST: Every state in the United States has its own flag, flower, animal and…
Economist explains the implications of Mountain West’s national lead in manufacturing construction spending
New data shows that the Mountain West is leading the nation in the value of construction…
Fans in Philadelphia and Kansas City are gearing up for Super Bowl Sunday
AYESHA RASCOE, HOST: We’re just hours away from the moment the Philadelphia Eagles and the Kansas…
Black farmers call for justice from the USDA
Nearly two decades ago a class action lawsuit led by Black farmers against the U.S. Department…
Black farmers call for justice from the USDA
Nearly two decades ago a class action lawsuit led by Black farmers against the U.S. Department…
Texas Congressman says he’ll try to stop the export of technology to China
“This is the first time to my knowledge that we’ve seen anything like this from a…
North Texas Congressman says debt ceiling must be raised, or North Texans face ‘financial calamity’
TEXAS, USA — Congressman Marc Veasey will be traveling to Europe in a couple of weeks…
John Cleese and Daughter Sign Up to Star in a Reboot of Fawlty Towers
The classic British sitcom Fawlty Towers has been recognized for decades as one of, if not…
Sisters With Rare Disorder Make Dramatic Leaps With New Therapy After Doctors Said They’d Never Walk or Talk
What parent could imagine anything worse than hearing their newborn has a genetic mutation that impedes…
The Fascinating and Brilliant Woman Who Mapped the Secrets of the Ocean Floor to Upend Scientific Thought
As massive a project as it would see to be now, once upon a time humanity…
‘Miss Patty’ Has Made 7,000 Hats for the Students that Ride Her Bus
Many employees of school systems leave behind important memories with their students, but for bus driver…
Your Valentine’s Day Horoscope From Rob Brezsny: A ‘Free Will Astrology’
Our partner Rob Brezsny provides his weekly wisdom to enlighten our thinking and motivate our mood.…
MIT Develops AI that Predicts Lung Cancer Risk up to 6 Years in Advance, Like Finding a ‘Needle in a Haystack’
Researchers at MIT (Massachusetts Institute of Technology) have developed a new AI deep learning model that…
Preemie Given 10% Chance of Survival Defies the Odds and is Now ‘a Genius’ Who Outsmarts His Teachers (WATCH)
Jamie Mohr who was given a 10 percent chance of survival when he was born weighing…
Unique Nonprofit to Provide ‘Basic Income’ to California Homeless in 12-Month Study Funded by Google
A privately-funded program to provide basic income to 100 California homeless people aims to study how…
Earliest Evidence of Ancestors Using Tools Up to Three Million Years Ago Unearthed in Kenya
The earliest evidence of human ancestors using tools up to three million years ago has been…
The Humble Pigeon Uses Same Learning Process as Artificial Intelligence, Says Iowa Study
Can a pigeon match wits with artificial intelligence? At a very basic level, yes. In a…
Travis Kelce Channeled Texas Rap Group GS Boyz After Scoring His First Super Bowl Touchdown
The Chiefs’ tight end celebrated scoring his touchdown with a familiar dance move.
San Benito opens Texas Conjunto Hall of Fame and Museum
SAN BENITO, Texas (ValleyCentral) — The City of San Benito is hosting a grand opening for…
Texas Conjunto Music Hall of Fame and Museum gears up for big opening in San Benito
SAN BENITO — More than 20 years after Rey Avila’s dream, his family is ready to…
Leading SA: UT Health San Antonio doctor talks how to stay heart-healthy
SAN ANTONIO – February is American Heart Monthand heart health is something families around the state…
‘Does not appear to be suspicious’: Luling police recover rest of skeletal remains, ID still pending
LULING, Texas – The skeletal remains that were found by a family’s dog in Luling late…
One dead, several injured after mobile home engulfed in flames, officials say
One person was found dead and multiple others are injured after a mobile home became engulfed…
Super Bowl: What you need to know about the national anthem, pregame entertainment
(NEXSTAR) – The Super Bowl is here, but before the game begins, the NFL will provide…
The 16 Best Restaurants And Bars In Texas Hill Country
The Texas Hill Country is as savorous as it is scenic, filled with restaurants, bars, and…
George Faber II to Receive Living Legend Award at Texas Gospel Music Excellence Awards Tour Tyler Texas
Clarence Edmond Shackelford aka “Shabba” and aka “M1Y”, is a publicist, and the founder of Tour…
Man hospitalized after being shot at his front door on East Side, police say
SAN ANTONIO – A man is recovering in a hospital after being shot by a suspect…
UT Surplus REuse Store breathes new life into used university furniture, books
AUSTIN (KXAN) — In a 13,000-square-foot facility off Burnet Road in north Austin lie thousands of…
State of Texas: DPS director expects ‘Just the two’ to face discipline after Uvalde investigation
AUSTIN (Nexstar) — Steven McCraw, director of the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS), suggested Thursday…
Residents displaced after apartment fire at Northwest Side complex, SAFD says
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Safety crosswalks to be installed along Zarzamora Street thanks to $4.5M federal grant
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The U.S. military shot down an unidentified object over Canada’s Yukon territory
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and President Biden ordered the takedown “out of an abundance of…
‘Goat-gland’ doctor moved his family to Texas after troubles in Kansas
John Brinkley headed to Del Rio after losing his Kansas license in 1930. His son would…
Idyllic Houston neighborhood ranks as 2nd richest in Texas, plus week’s hottest headlines
Editor's note: It's time to recap the top stories on CultureMap from this past week. Editor's…
Cody Canada’s “Lonely Girl” Tops Texas Country Music Charts
his week, Cody Canada and the Departed scored the top spot on the CDX Traction Texas…
Proposed eased blood donor restrictions has South Texas Blood and Tissue Center hopeful
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‘Days of Our Lives’ actor Cody Longo found dead in Austin home, reports say
AUSTIN, Texas – ‘Days of Our Lives’ actor Cody Longo has died at the age of…
‘Not-so-great adventure’: Puppy rescued from city storm drain, reunited with family
SAN ANTONIO – A puppy in distress was rescued from a city storm drain before being…
Rare hissing, spore-spewing mushroom found at Texas state park, officials say
BURNET, Texas – If you’ve seen HBO’s “The Last of Us,” you may perk up when…
SCAM ALERT: Caller impersonating BCSO sergeant, demanding residents pay up to avoid arrest
SAN ANTONIO – If you receive a phone call from someone claiming they’re with the Bexar…
No. 5 Longhorns make 24 consecutive free throws, hammer West Virginia 94-60
AUSTIN (KXAN) — A historic day from the foul line and tremendous defense lifted the No,…
Keeping roots in East Austin: Meet the couple behind Black-owned business ‘Ink Empire’
AUSTIN (KXAN) — Ink Empire sits on the corner of Rosewood and Chicon in east Austin.…
El Niño 62% likely by fall; why chances aren’t higher
AUSTIN (KXAN) — The monthly ENSO (El Niño Southern Oscillation) forecast from the Climate Prediction Center…
Austin Energy: Power restored following historic ice storm
AUSTIN (KXAN) — Austin Energy said Saturday that it has restored power to 99.9% of its…
Weird West Texas: What’s the story behind Cadillac Ranch?
Cadillac Ranch is one of the country’s most famous roadside attractions, gathering roughly 2 million visitors…
Independent Texas artist overcoming personal obstacles & beating the odds with music Stephy Says
Independent artist, Dekarian Ashley, known as Killa D, is breaking his own records with his music…
Driver ejected from vehicle during rollover crash, SAPD says
SAN ANTONIO – A woman was hospitalized in critical condition after she was ejected from her…
Man hospitalized with head laceration after being struck in hit-and-run, police say
SAN ANTONIO – San Antonio police are investigating a hit-and-run crash that left a man hospitalized…
Asleep at the Wheel to perform after San Antonio Stock Show & Rodeo in place of Ronnie Milsap
SAN ANTONIO – The San Antonio Stock Show & Rodeo announced a change in entertainment for…
Denton Guyer QB, Duncanville LB lead Texas 6A all-state team
Denton Guyer’s Jackson Arnold and Duncanville’s Colin Simmons are the players of the year on the…
Parks department will create a play-for-all-abilities park in north Austin
AUSTIN (KXAN) — The City of Austin Parks Department has chosen the Springwood Neighborhood Park as…
Breast density is a greater risk for breast cancer than many think, study finds
AUSTIN (KXAN) — Dense breast tissue has been associated with a 1.2 to four times higher…
APD arrests man in connection to shooting; finds $5K, drugs, guns in his car, home
AUSTIN (KXAN) — The Austin Police Department said it arrested a man connected to a December…
Family of missing man last seen on Rainey Street to hold vigil Saturday
Austin (KXAN) — The family of Jason John, 30, will hold a vigil Saturday night, nearly…
Local groups raise money for victims of quake in Middle East
AUSTIN (KXAN) – Reza Aghili is a member of the Islamic Ahlul Bayt Association Mosque in…
Texas DPS won’t discipline any more officers for Uvalde shooting response
The Department of Public Safety has finished its investigation into how officers responded to Texas’ deadliest…
Texas Supreme Court says Bexar County judge can display pride flag in her court
The opinion overrides a ruling by the State Commission on Judicial Conduct that forced County Court…
Lone Star lineages: Quarterbacks with Texas roots headlining the Super Bowl
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